CVE-2006-5163

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 22.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 5, 2006

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/22223
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/1686
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/29349
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447501/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20300
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3883
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29297
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29300
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/22223
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1686
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/29349
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447501/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20300

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-5163?

CVE-2006-5163 is a none vulnerability published on October 5, 2006. IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

When was CVE-2006-5163 disclosed?

CVE-2006-5163 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 5, 2006, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-5163 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-5163 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 22.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-5163?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-5163, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-5163

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